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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.62, 44,317.62 and 9,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.62, 44,317.62 and 9,555.06 is: 14,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.62 : 44,317.62 = 9,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.62/44,317.62 = 9,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.62x = 44,317.62 × 9,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.62x = 423,457,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,457,518.16/29,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.33

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